In this episode of Off the Cuff, Christina sits down with Matt Mackaluso, VP of Channel Partnerships at CXC Global, and Chris Stone, VP of Client Engagement at SSI People, to dive deep into their joint innovation—XPRESSi. This new workforce solution is designed to help companies simplify their hiring process, lower costs, and eliminate compliance headaches—all while delivering top-quality talent faster.

With over 40 years of combined experience in staffing, payroll, compliance, and client engagement, Matt and Chris share valuable insights into why traditional workforce models are no longer enough and how XPRESSi offers a smarter, more flexible alternative. They pull back the curtain on how AI is changing recruiting, why compliance has become more challenging than ever, and what organizations can do today to achieve meaningful cost savings without sacrificing quality.

• 🚀 The story behind XPRESSi — why CXC and SSI People joined forces and what makes this partnership unique
  
  

• 💡 AI-powered recruiting in action — meet "Sammie," the always-on virtual recruiter that screens candidates at scale, accelerates speed-to-hire, and frees up humans to focus on cultural and technical fit
  
  

• ✅ Compliance without compromise — discover the biggest risks companies face with contingent labor and how XPRESSi offers 100% indemnification against worker misclassification
  
  

• 💰 Where the savings come from — how bundling recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance can cut 25–40% of costs compared to legacy staffing models
  
  

• 🔑 The three pillars of XPRESSi — partnership, delivery, and service, and why they matter for long-term workforce success
  
  

• 📈 Implementation made easy — how organizations can go from scoping to go-live in just 2–3 weeks, with full support and tailored playbooks along the way
  
  

Workforce management is rapidly evolving. Rising costs, complex compliance requirements, and growing pressure to hire quickly have left many companies stuck with outdated, expensive, and rigid staffing models. XPRESSi is built to change that. By combining AI-driven recruiting, global payroll expertise, and a fully compliant EOR solution, Matt and Chris show how businesses can achieve faster hiring, stronger retention, and significant cost reductions—while creating a better experience for both employers and candidates.

If you're a business leader, HR professional, or procurement manager seeking smarter solutions for today's workforce challenges, this conversation will give you a clear roadmap to more efficiency, reliability, and savings.

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